Konnor Pilkington

The Tigers have reassigned left-hander Konnor Pilkington to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington had a solid spring, allowing three earned runs with zero walks and eight strikeouts across 7 1/3 innings of work. The 28-year-old posted a 4.45 ERA across 32 appearances for the Nationals in 2025.

Konnor Pilkington has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. The deal is worth up to $1.2 million if he makes it to the majors and also includes an invitation to spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington elected for free agency instead of reporting to Triple-A when he was designated for assignment by the Nationals a couple of weeks ago. The lefthander pitched to a 4.45 ERA in 28.1 innings with Washington last season and has a career ERA of 3.97 in 88.1 innings at the big league level. Pilkington will likely begin the year with Triple-A Toledo but could see some innings in Detroit at some point.

Nationals left-hander Konnor Pilkington has elected free agency in lieu of an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

Rather than agreeing to go to Triple-A, Pilkington will take his chances on the open market. The 28-year-old posted a 4.45 ERA in 32 appearances with the Nats in 2025.

The Nationals have outrighted left-hander Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

The Nationals claimed Pilkington off waivers but designated him for assignment when the club claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers. The 28-year-old Pilkington posted a 4.45 ERA in 32 outings for the Nationals in 2025.

The Nationals designated Konnor Pilkington for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Pilkington loses his roster spot after Washington claimed Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers. He will head to waivers where he could draw some interest.